By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Ryan Giggs, Nemanja Vidic and Ashley Cole named their favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or during a discussion hosted by Rio Ferdinand. The content was shared on the programme’s official X account, the Daily Post reports.
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The 29th School Football World Cup opened on 18 October 2026 in Suzhou, China, with a Beninese delegation taking part. It stood out at the ceremony for its outfits inspired by Beninese traditions, Matin Libre reported.
🇧🇯 Benin · Source: Matin Libre ·
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has discussed injuries to Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo ahead of the Champions League match against AEK Athens. Haaland appears to have suffered a less serious injury, while Semenyo, already ruled out for eight weeks, is unavailable, the Daily Post reports.
🌍 World · Source: Daily Post ·
Ivory Coast striker Oumar Diakité, 22, scored three goals in Sturm Graz’s 6-1 win over Grazer AK on 18 October 2026. Eight days after scoring twice against Austria Vienna, he found the net again in the Austrian league, 7info reports.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · Source: 7info ·
Didier Drogba is urging Tanzania to use the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as a showcase for its cuisine, culture and hospitality, beyond the football matches. In a meeting with Minister Paul Makonda, the former Ivorian striker said welcoming teams and supporters could also boost tourism and business, according to the Daily News.
🇹🇿 Tanzania · Source: Daily News ·
Drone evacuates wounded soldier from Ukrainian front line for first timeUkrainian forces evacuated a wounded soldier from the front using a heavy drone, a first according to Ukrainian outlet Kyiv Independent. The operation, carried out with the 92nd Assault Brigade, 30th Mechanised Brigade and a defence company, was chosen because roads and ground transport were considered too dangerous.
Stade Malien sends three young players to train in RussiaStade Malien de Bamako will send Ibrahim Diarra, Samba Konaré and Chiaka Diallo to continue their training at FDC Vista Academy in Russia. The partnership with the Russian academy and FC Alashkert also provides for investment in the club’s facilities, including an artificial pitch and a boarding school, according to a Stade Malien statement released on 18 October 2026.The week in Africa
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